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When a new little one joins the world, it can be an exciting time, but not all births are easy. For beef cattle, it is important to know what is considered a medical emergency, according to the ...

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• Consider vaccinating the cows to help prevent calf scours. • Keep replacement heifer calves gaining enough to reach their “target” breeding weight (65-percent mature weight) by spring. • Start cows ...

To get ready for a successful breeding season: • Choose the best pastures for grazing during the breeding season. Select those with the best stand of clover and the lowest level of the fescue ...

If one stands by the fence and discusses calving, most producers are sympathetic to the late- calving cow. At least she has a live calf is the general response. That is true, but the challenge is to ...

Protein and energy act synergistically in the rumen to boost animal performance: Each requires the other for peak function. Winter supplementation often consists of a protein supplement, but that ...

Inventor Alexander Graham Bell once said, “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” When it comes to having a successful calving season, Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute ...

Anything that can be done to make an intensive block-calving period run as smoothly as possible will be advantageous for a busy farm team. It stems from preparing staff, processes and cows ahead of ...

Fall calving can provide more agreeable weather than spring calving along with different marketing timetables, although it can require special nutrition planning for the winter months. Rain or shine, ...